VIEWERS tuning in to watch today’s edition of Good Morning Britain have criticised Eamonn Holmes for his patronising behaviour towards co-host Charlotte Hawkins.

During a segment about the worrying rise of moped attacks, the 58-year-old appeared to talk down to Charlotte, 42, in a condescending manner.

The presenting duo were talking Met Police officer David Videcette and former Scotland Yard detective Peter Bleksley about rapid increase in crimes committed using mopeds, which has been called a “national problem” by the Motorcyle Crime Prevention Community.

Eamonn took issue with Charlotte after she pointed out that the average age of those committing the crimes was just 15.

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“They’re criminals, forget their children, look at the footage. How scary is this?” he snapped at Charlotte.

He then launched into a tired, telling her: “People coming down pavements like that, they could go into a mother with a pram, they could hit old people.

“They could do absolutely anything yet the police would be more concerned if you were riding your bicycle down that pavement and nabbing you, then going after those hoodlums whether they’re 15 or not.”

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Eamonn Holmes and Charlotte Hawkins clash on Good Morning Britain

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Eamonn Holmes and Charlotte Hawkins argued over moped crime

Let them mug people, let them throw acid on people. You’re right

Eamonn Holmes

But his criticism did not end there as he later told her in a sarcastic manner: “You’re right, let them get away with it. They’re only 15, bless them.”